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In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce. The music is still playing and the alcohol is still flowing at ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

A kookaburra: ‘They think they are waking the world’

A kingfisher with a long, dagger-shaped beak. Soft white feathers on its belly, iridescent blue opal spots on its wings. I walked out of my kitchen on an overcast morning last week, feeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Three more tourists named in Laos methanol deaths

The local governor visited the hostel in which some of the victims were staying, promising justice for those responsible.

Government of Laos 'saddened' by deaths of foreign tourists

The Lao government is “profoundly saddened” by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and pledged to prosecute those responsible.

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers

Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

Blackhawks' Loss to Sharks Needs to Be Wake-Up Call

The losses for the Blackhawks are piling up and losing to the Sharks has to flip a switch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

The books to read now Trump has won

A selection of the best titles to shed light on America’s decision to return the former president to power

World - Financial Times - November 6

America’s wake-up call: Who was asleep at the helm?

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election marks a profound shift in American politics, with the American people rejecting the status quo and the Democratic Party's inability to connect with the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...

World - ABC News - November 20

American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Travelers from the United States, Britain, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.

World - The New York Times - November 22

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers. A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Health - ABC News - November 22

At least 6 tourists dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

At least six people have died after officials say they drank tainted alcohol in the southeast Asian nation of Laos. Authorities say the victims include one American, two Danish tourists, a British ...

Parents 'devastated' over British woman's death in suspected Laos poisoning

Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.

Tributes paid to ‘kind and loving’ British tourist who died in Laos

Simone White was one of six people to die in suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng. Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful, kind and loving” British tourist Simone White, one of ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot. What went wrong in Laos? The Lao government has said it is “profoundly ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six lives. Full Story podcast: The suspected methanol poisonings in Laos Get our breaking news ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists. Police in Laos have detained the manager of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng as well as seven of its staff ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Eight detained in Laos over mass poisoning as families demand answers

Eight employees of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained for questioning after six foreign tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning.

Franklin Templeton hit by further outflows in wake of Western probe

US asset manager says group revenue and income will be weighed down by troubles at unit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Trump civil cases could trudge on in wake of presidential victory

President-elect Trump’s criminal prosecutions are expected to flatline as he returns to the White House, but a murky path forward remains for the sprawling civil lawsuits against him. Between ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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